BOOP, BOOP, FIZZ

I saw the show in Chicago and while it had a few entertaining moments, I could never understand how this show could successfully transfer to Broadway. The book is weak, the music is forgettable and the topic is no longer relevant as a cultural phenom.

Now, David Foster has a track record of separating billionaire's from their money and this show capitalized quickly, but I have done a careful audit of the ticket sales 3 weeks before the opening (April 5th) and 3 weeks after and the houses are at approx. 30%. It just can't make it. Even if they were and should be opening it for the summer crowds, what kind of audience, diverse or not, remembers or cares about Betty Boop? and sadly, there are no stars beyond a director who will take the money and run to the next show and David Foster who will collect royalties on the music. Foster has been hucking this show for the last 24 months during his tour and audiences sit their in a coma hoping he will just play Celine and Whitney songs. This Boop is about to fizz.

Blind item? darling, I did not like the show and interested in the journey. This board is not only for cheer leaders and pom poms. Sometimes, people express an honest opinion about something that does not work. Onwards.

FolliesCabaret said: "It was one of the best times I've ever had at the theatre. Sorry you hate fun!"

I agree. I saw it twice in Chicago and thought it was very entertaining. No, it's not Pulitzer Prize material and yes, it could use some tweaks, but I had a great time.

Updated On: 1/19/25 at 02:53 PM

MemorableUserName said: "Is there a reason this couldn't have been posted in the existing thread?

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/thread/BOOPHeading-to-Broadway-in-April-2025"

Because the OP was trying to be incendiary :) Perhaps they have an agenda against Foster or Haber or someone, and that's what prompted that rambling post...

Regardless, the OP's claim that they conducted a "careful audit" of ticket sales, and that they could deduce anything from it, is laughable: it's 7 weeks from the start of previews, the show has spent very little on advertising the New York production at this point, and the majority of sales occur closer to week-of in the current theatrical landscape (unless you happen to be a rare "event" show like Sunset or Gypsy).

Two other points to mention:

• It's probably actually less than 30% sold. Must consider house seat holds, press holds, tech holds, etc.
• I'd be surprised if the show is fully capitalized yet. That would be a greater cause for worry than ticket sales right now.

I could never understand how this show could successfully transfer to Broadway

It won't be successful on Broadway.

BrodyFosse123 said: "

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80% of new shows fail to recoup, so it's not like the OP is really going out on a limb. A month ago, people couldn't see how Maybe Happy Ending hadn't announced closing - now it seems as if it's turned itself around.

mrshowbiz90210 said: "Some Like It Hot, a star driven chestnut"

Nothing could be more delusional than implying that a star was driving Some Like It Hot.

You can compare Boop! to mounting Thoroughly Modern Millie

Sorry, does this show have a secret Broadway star as her understudy? This show is decade(s) late, like The Heart of Rock and Roll or the giant waste of money that was Here Lies Love

Updated On: 1/20/25 at 02:19 PM

Lolz. "Stars" 😂

BrodyFosse123 said: "mrshowbiz90210 said: "really? tell that to Matt Loehr and Leandra Ellis-Gaston. Wonderful stars!!!

Don't be a snob darling!"

I regularly see shows on Broadway and have never heard of these 2 names."

The OP is being a troll. (The OP is also continuing to spew false information, as Loehr & Gaston didn't appear in the Broadway production of SLIH, merely the tour.)